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Is High LDL Cholesterol A Sign Of Heart Attack Or Stroke?

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Posted on Sat, 1 Feb 2014
Question: My HDl is low 33 and mu LDL is high 124 is this serious ? Can i have stroke or heart attack ??
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Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (23 minutes later)
It is true that lowHDL and high LDL cholesterol is associated with a greater risk of coronary artery disease and cerebral vascular accidents. However your complete medical history and other conditions must be taken into account to accurately predict your risk. Please see your physician for a check up and to determine how (eg, lifestyle changes, medications) to improve these numbers.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (53 minutes later)
I am at cardio doctor now and he said that he wants me to drink more water and eat better. The hdl and ldl are not to comcerning right now? I have no medical history , had echo stress done in 2013 of XXXXXXX , in august 2013 my hdl was normal. I had a total thyroixetomy in 1990 , take synthyriod 112mcg thats all. I am really scared about it. Can it cause me to be lighheaded? Feeling off ? I was at ER today with lighheaded bit they sent me home after blood work and said they dont see anything urgent
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Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (5 hours later)
Brief Answer: Follow up Detailed Answer: Hello again, There are numerous causes for light headedness,most commonly being dehydration. Patients taking thyroid hormone can also be more sensitive to changes in hydration status, as well as normal hormonal fluctuations from daily physiologic functioning. It is reassuring that you were found to not have any acute issues at your most recent emergency room visit. Your doctor's advice is good for your cardiac and overall health--increase water consumption modestly, eat a cardiac-friendly diet (there are many online resources for heart-healthy diets) and make sure to take your synthroid regularly and ideally at the same time very day. Hopefully your next follow-up visit will reflect these lifestyle changes and you will be feeling better each day. Take care, Dr G
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is High LDL Cholesterol A Sign Of Heart Attack Or Stroke?

It is true that lowHDL and high LDL cholesterol is associated with a greater risk of coronary artery disease and cerebral vascular accidents. However your complete medical history and other conditions must be taken into account to accurately predict your risk. Please see your physician for a check up and to determine how (eg, lifestyle changes, medications) to improve these numbers.